Rochester Area Hospitals To Allow Visitors Back Starting Thursday
Written by Tariq on June 24, 2020
Phase 4 may be starting in the next few days. Local health leaders announced details about visitation procedures.
Starting Thursday, hospitals will begin to allow visitors back, but only on a limited base. Each hospital will have its own specific guidelines. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities are not included.
Visitation hours at Strong run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., while hours at Highland run from noon to 8 p.m. Exceptions will be made in end-of-life circumstances, oncology patients and pediatric cases.
Visitors will have to be screened for the virus. Support individuals may visit a loved one pre- or post-surgery. COVID-positive patients will not be able to have in-person visitors, however they will have access to phones or video conferencing. Policies vary from one hospital to another, potential visitors are urged to check on-line for specifics.
